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YT54 SXJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,440 mi
Last recorded158,440 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 SXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 158,440 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

o.s.f side mirror slight damage

Fail 20 Feb 2017 158,440 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

o.s.f side mirror slight damage

Pass 11 Feb 2016 153,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 153,355 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 131,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bump stops split

service light on

Fail 23 Oct 2014 131,386 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bump stops split

service light on

Pass 8 Oct 2013 123,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear bump stops perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray loose and broken

o/s/r Tyre worn unevenly (inner edge)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 123,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear bump stops perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray loose and broken

o/s/r Tyre worn unevenly (inner edge)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 115,553 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 115,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 106,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 106,480 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 97,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Sep 2010 97,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,916 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 87,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 79,101 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,652 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YT54 SXJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT54 SXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT54 SXJ registered?

YT54 SXJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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